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David Beard Turnkey sellers - why are expenses ignored?
26 November 2011 | 50 replies
Time constraints or lack of knowledge or even fear are their hurdles and most simply want to deal with a company they develop a high level of trust with.
Antonio Bodley Those WE BUY HOUSES people
13 December 2011 | 21 replies
Antonio,You have a very tiny hurdle to get over and, no offense, you’ve made it a much bigger deal.
Cheryl C. Charge tenant for repair?
26 January 2012 | 16 replies
Explain the situation calmly preferably while sitting down with her and explain what the lease says as well as what options are available; however, bottom line she caused unreasonable damage and not typical wear and tear on items.
Jeff S. Buy and hold partnerships, one in town...
31 January 2012 | 34 replies
Basic hurdles that might trigger the need for a partner in your situation is:A.
Anthony Bonanno Partnership scenario…..any suggestions on setting this up?
12 February 2012 | 6 replies
That certainly seems unreasonable to me.I generally like to think about it from this perspective -- the money/risk is worth about 50% and the time/effort is worth about 50% (not everyone agrees with this, btw, but this is my opinion).
Scott C. replace HVAC or not?
26 February 2012 | 5 replies
And knowing prices in many other areas, I don't think this is unreasonable in many parts of the country.But again, it's going to differ based on several factors and getting several bids is the best bet...
Zachary Dosch Converting an office building to an apartment building
1 April 2012 | 28 replies
Make an unreasonable demand, seller doesn't agree, sorry, contract falls apart.
Justin Thompson Ways to Improve the Hard Money Industry
21 January 2013 | 26 replies
Here's what I got so far from this post, as far as what the investing/rehabbing world wants from us:1) Transparency, an honest quote up front, that you can close with2) REASONABLE pricing, the hml can make money, but not an excessive or unreasonable amount3) Having upfront rules, so borrowers know what requirements have to be met, etc.4) Clear policies on credit scores and qualifying Comment: Although some hmls, like me, give little and in some cases, no consideration to credit scores, some do raise money from investors who set credit score minimums.My opinion is hmls should have whatever policy they feel is best for credit scores, but disclose it up front, and clearly from the start.
Acencion M. Is it a good idea to pay for a mentor since I am just starting?
7 February 2014 | 27 replies
I would get the guys coffee, i would the trucks they used to go and pick up the investors from teh airport, I would work from morning until night with the contractors on these buildings....Fast forwardd two years, found a 3 uit REO, it fit his criteria....it was a 50/50 split with one contigency ***i was reponsible for doing all the work, renting, selling*** he would just provide material....Got that doen, now we have a cash flowing assest under our belt, and have TWO more properties under contract, AND i literally JUST helped him raise over 300k on a deal from my best friends DAD....Alot of hurdles, but it DAM sure works, if you work it!!
Derek T. Your thoughts on this strategy...
8 February 2013 | 8 replies
Many of the larger banks are putting resale restrictions on their deals, and the buyers also have to sign an affidavit at the closing table stating they don't have any deals pertaining to the property that aren't disclosed to the bank -- if you had a side deal, the buyer would be committing fraud.That's going to be the big hurdle...